Year 5 Depassement
An Inspector Calls
L2,S7, R9, W12, CT 1,3,6
Write Eva Smith’s diary
Imagine you are Eva Smith in the play, and write her diary entries for the dates mentioned
below. Think carefully about how you could write the diary to best reflect Eva’s character
and her experiences in the language and style you choose to use.
Eva Smith’s Diary Part One
Date: September 1910
Task: You are going to write Eva Smith’s diary entry for this date, referring closely to Act
One of the play.
Some ideas you might like to include:
 What conditions were like at Birling’s factory, and what you felt about Mr Birling, and
his attitude to wages.
 What happened when you met with Birling about wages.
 Why you asked for more money, and then went on strike.
 What it was like being on strike over Christmas, and why you went back to work.
 How you felt when you were sacked, and what happened afterwards.
If you’re stuck, try this starting line: Work was terrible today …
Eva Smith’s Diary Part Two
Date: January 1911
Task: Write Eva’s diary entry for this date, referring closely to Act One of the play. You can
do this as one diary entry looking back over a long period of time, or break it down into
separate entries.
Some ideas you might like to include:
 How you felt about the interview for the new job, and about getting the job after
being unemployed for two months.
 What you thought about your new job at Millwards.
 What happened with Sheila, and how you felt being fired again.
 How you feel about Sheila, and what you think you’ll do now.
If you’re stuck, try this starting line: The worst thing ever has happened …
Year 5 Depassement
An Inspector Calls
Eva Smith’s Diary Part Three
L2,S7, R9, W12, CT 1,3,6
Date: September 1911
Task: Write Eva’s diary for this date, referring closely to Act Two of the play.
Some ideas you might like to include:
 What it was like for you after being sacked from Millwards.
 What happened between being sacked and meeting Gerald.
 How you met Gerald, and what you thought of him.
 What you felt when he offered you the flat, and afterwards when he asked you to
move out.
 How you feel towards Gerald now and what you plan to do.
If you’re stuck, try this starting line: I can’t believe it …
Eva Smith’s Diary Part Four
Date: March 1912
Task: Write Eva’s diary for this date, referring closely to Act Two and Three of the play.
Some ideas you might like to include:
 How you feel now that Mrs Birling and her committee refuse to help you and what you
plan to do now.
 How you met Eric, and what you thought of him.
 What you felt when you found out you were pregnant.
 Why you chose not to tell Eric about the baby.
If you’re stuck, try this starting line: I can’t go on any longer …
Year 3 Depassement
An Inspector Calls
L2,S7, R9, W12, CT 1,3,6